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Crime history walking tour Gothenburg’s first houses were built in Västra Nordstan in the 17th century, but it was also the site of the city’s first execution ground.

Stora Torget was home to the pillory and the city soldiers, while the executioner and his assistant lived on Kvarnberget until the 18th century. During the wave of emigration in the 19th century, emigrants flocked to Sillgatan, which was also a haunt of swindlers, pickpockets and women of ill repute.

Join a guided tour and hear about executioners, ruffians, murders committed in fits of rage, brothels, false death notices and the head that floated in the harbour.

START & FINISH: At the gate on the north side of Tyska Kyrkan at Köpmansgatan 5 (57.70705, 11.96472), 1501-2000 m, 16+, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, approx. 2 hours, central Gothenburg, Guides: Tina or Jan, Swedish, route includes steps, CRIME WALKS: no. 7 (started in 2022)